The gladiator’s paycheck ∙ Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God. – Luke 20:25 Matthew 22:15-22 15 The Pharisees met together to plot how to trap Jesus into saying something for which he could be arrested. 16 They sent some of their disciples, along with the supportersContinue reading “The gladiator’s paycheck ∙”
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Have difficult circumstances defined you?
Have difficult circumstances defined you? I have made you strong like a fortified city that cannot be captured, like an iron pillar or a bronze wall. You will stand against the whole land – the kings, officials, priests, and people of Judah.- Jeremiah 1:18 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 3 But the Lord is faithful, and HeContinue reading “Have difficult circumstances defined you?”
Haunting taunting ∙∙
Haunting taunting ∙∙ Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. – Proverbs 12:18 1 Samuel 1:5-18 5 [Elkanah] loved Hannah, but the LORD had not enabled her to have children. 6 Her rival taunted Hannah and made fun of her because the LORD had keptContinue reading “Haunting taunting ∙∙”
How to hug
How to hug But while he was still a long way from home, his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him. – Luke 15:20 Luke 8:42-48 42 [Jesus] was surrounded by the crowds. 43 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelveContinue reading “How to hug”
How large is the love of Christ? ∙
How large is the love of Christ? ∙ May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. – Ephesians 3:18 Ephesians 3:16-20 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through hisContinue reading “How large is the love of Christ? ∙”
Remaining calm in life’s storms
Remaining calm in life’s storms You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you calm them. – Psalms 89:9 Mark 6:41-52 41 Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread to the disciples soContinue reading “Remaining calm in life’s storms”
Dealing with truculent opponents
Dealing with truculent opponents The LORD forbid that I should kill the one he has anointed! – 1 Samuel 26:12 1 Samuel 26:7-12 7 David and Abishai entered Saul’s camp and found him asleep . . .. 8 “God has surely handed your enemy over to you this time!” Abishai whispered to David. “Let meContinue reading “Dealing with truculent opponents”
Not my will, but yours ∙∙
Not my will, but yours ∙∙ Not my will, but yours – Luke 22:42 Genesis 4:7 You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and beContinue reading “Not my will, but yours ∙∙”
One promise we would rather not have ∙
One promise we would rather not have ∙ Everyone who wants to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. – 2 Timothy 3:12 John 15:18-21 18 If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you asContinue reading “One promise we would rather not have ∙”
Is masculinity toxic? ∙∙
Is masculinity toxic? ∙∙ Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her. – Ephesians 5:25 Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. 1 Peter 3:7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understandingContinue reading “Is masculinity toxic? ∙∙”
